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F548 ONR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 ONR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage borderline (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

under side muddy

Pass 17 Jan 2024 153,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 153,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 153,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 153,009 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 152,377 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,687 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 151,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 149,782 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 149,778 miles

engine breathing heavy.

engine oil leaks.

front brake discs corroded/pitted.

o/s door pillar corroded.

slight damage to n/s and o/s seat belt webbing.

slight dampness to p.a.s box.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 149,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine breathing heavy.

engine oil leaks.

front brake discs corroded/pitted.

o/s door pillar corroded.

slight damage to n/s and o/s seat belt webbing.

slight dampness to p.a.s box.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 149,367 miles

condensation in o/s head lamp.

engine "breathing" heavily.

o/s/f door hinges worn.

oil leak on engine.

panel damage to n/s/f.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 149,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in o/s head lamp.

engine "breathing" heavily.

excess play front propshaft rear u.j.

o/s/f door hinges worn.

oil leak on engine.

panel damage to n/s/f.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 148,686 miles

Charge & fuel warning lights "on"

N/s front brake disc worn, recommend replacement next time brake pads required

N/s front wing panel damaged

N/s mirror glass cracked/crazed

Oil leakage from engine rocker cover

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 148,686 miles

Charge & fuel warning lights "on"

N/s front brake disc worn, recommend replacement next time brake pads required

N/s front wing panel damaged

N/s mirror glass cracked/crazed

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leakage from engine rocker cover

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 148,677 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

panel damage to n/s/f.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 148,151 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2010 148,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s mirror cracked

battery box excessively corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 147,428 miles

Bottom of n/s door badly corroded

Front tyres feathering badly,possible adjustment necessary.

N/s door mirror cracked/crazed

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Battery box/tray badly corroded, Battery close to falling out.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 147,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Bottom of n/s door badly corroded

Front tyres feathering badly,possible adjustment necessary.

N/s door mirror cracked/crazed

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Battery box/tray badly corroded, Battery close to falling out.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 145,299 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery tray very corroded/holed

Fail 26 Jun 2008 145,293 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery tray very corroded/holed

n/s and o/s headlamps vary in beam image but are the same design shape

Pass 21 Jun 2007 142,520 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 142,482 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 129,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F548 ONR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F548 ONR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F548 ONR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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